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New Products
Want take your facility to the next level? Check out 70+ new products and services.

Time for Therapy

The benefits of offering aquatic therapy and rehab.

Watch the Watchers

Techniques to boots your guards’ vigilance.

Quality Control

ORP’s impact on maintaining healthy water.

To the Rescue

In-service training really does have a purpose.

Deathly Shallows

This phenomenon is killing strong swimmers.

Patterns of Abuse

Children are vulnerable to abuse at aquatics facilities.

MUST READS

RISK MANAGEMENT
• The recent USA Swimming sex abuse scandal shocked the aquatics world. But experts say that without the proper policies to expose predators, more children are at risk.

MODEL AQUATIC HEALTH CODE
• A massive new aquatic code with the potential to revolutionize the industry is in the works. Here’s a sneak peek at the code — and how to prepare for what’s coming.

SAFETY
• Few aquatics operators will admit it, but unprecedented budget cuts may be putting patrons in danger. Still, shrinking resources don’t have to mean skirting safety.

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Dream Designs
View our showcase of innovative aquatic facilities from top designers and architects.

Best of Aquatics
See who took top honors in our competition featuring the industry’s finest facilities.

Power 25
Check out our list of the most powerful people in the aquatics industry.

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KNOWLEDGE BASE

Risk Management • The realities of a life-jacket-required policy • Making sure your staff is ready in an emergency — and after • Seven reasons to become an adapted aquatics instructor • The complexities to creating code wording	Lifeguard Training • Enhance patron safety with a swim test policy • Tips to keep your lifeguards’ CPR skills in top shape • Helping your guards handle high-stress situations • Five ways to take control of your training program	Technical Issues • Get control of your controller • Solutions to waterparks’ corrosion problems • This enzyme shows promise in cutting chlorine usage • Hypochlorous acid & chlorine demand problems

Bottom Line • If your facility relies on subsidies, it’s at risk • Need to bring in more patrons and avoid budget cuts? • State of the industry: Budget cuts, salary freezes, maintenance delays — and hope	Water Fitness • Incorporate interval training into your program • Simple exercises to improve coordination and balance • Pool noodles can be a powerful exercise and training tool	Minority Report • Learn how to address minority swimming needs • Recruiting techniques to attract a diverse staff • Team up with local partners to reach minority groups

Waterparks • Savvy waterparks make the economy work for them • Best practice strategies for maintaining your waterpark • Mixed-use developments are generating positive returns	Water/Air Quality • Addressing air quality — and how you can get involved • Steps to take to prevent RWIs this swim season • Seeing patrons/health officials as allies in the crypto fight • A first-hand look at a crypto outbreak	Safety • Is an SVRS right for your facility? • Budget cuts may be putting patrons in danger • VGB Act hits historic pools hardest

INDUSTRY NEWS

Red Cross Survey May Signal Price Changes

Officials at the American Red Cross are reviewing results of a survey meant to further address concerns over a new pricing structure.

USLA Looks to Revamp Open-Water Guidelines

New Year Brings Growth Opportunities

Pool Managers Charged with Reckless Endangerment

Embattled Red Cross Launches New Guard Program

Techs Are Avoiding VGB Work

Looking to 2012, Industry Optimism Abounds

USA Swimming Hit with 6th Lawsuit

RWI Outbreaks Jump 72 Percent

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JANUARY 2012 ISSUE:
• 2012 New Products issue
• The benefits of aquatic therapy and rehab
• Understanding ORP and its impact on water quality
• Techniques to boost guards vigilance
• Real-world impact of in-service training

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Four for the Future
By Gary Thill
Here are my predictions for the trends that will shape the industry in 2012.

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